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PC RES 2000-042P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 25896 TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING 65,699 SQUARE FOOT LOT INTO TWO (2) LOTS (LOT 1 AT 39,778 SQUARE FEET AND LOT 2 AT 25,921 SQUARE FEET) LOCATED AT 3440 VIA CAMPESINA. WHEREAS, on February 3, 2000 the applicants submitted an application for Tentative Parcel Map No. 25896 to the Planning Department to allow the subdivision of an existing 65,699 square foot lot into two (2) lots, and, WHEREAS, the General Plan Land Use Designation permits residential development with a density of 2-4 dwelling units per acre for the subject property; and, WHEREAS, the RS -2 Zoning District, in which the subject property is located, allows for the proposed subdivision, and, WHEREAS, on July 13, 2000 the City's Geotechnical Consultant reviewed the proposed project in the Planning Stage concluding that the subdivision would not adversely affect the geotechnical stability of the property; and, WHEREAS, on November 9, 2000 the subject application was deemed complete by Staff, and, WHEREAS, on November 9, 2000 the required public notice was mailed out to property owners within a 500' foot radius of the subject property informing them of the proposed project and the scheduled public hearing; and, WHEREAS, on November 11, 2000 a notice was published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News, and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provision of the California Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et.seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962 5(F) (Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), there is no evidence that Tentative Parcel Map No 25896 would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore the proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt (Class 15) in that the subject property is located in an urbanized area and contains an average slope less than twenty (20) percent and less than four (4) lots are proposed; and, P.C. Resolution No. 2000-42 Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, after notices issued pursuant to the requirements of Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 28, 2000, at which all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS Section 1: Tentative Parcel Map No. 25896 is consistent with the General Plan because the Land Use Designation for the site is residential with a density of 2-4 dwelling units per acre, and residential lots within this density range would generally permit lots with a minimum size of 20,000 square feet. The proposed subdivision would create two lots, one being 39,778 square feet and the other being 25,921 square feet Section 2* The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan in that the proposed lots comply with the requirements set forth in the Development Code for a RS -2 Zoning District, including the lot widths and depths Section 3: The subject site is suitable for the proposed type and density of development because of the size of the subject lot, including the contiguous lot area, complies with the minimum lot criteria for a RS -2 Zoning District. Section 4: The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife in that the proposed lot split will create two lots for residential development in an area designated for such a use that is not located in an environmentally sensitive habitat area or a blue line stream Section 5: The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not cause serious public health problems in that the proposed project consists of a minor subdivision of an existing lot into two (2) lots that will permit future residential development Any future development shall require approvals from the Division of Building and Safety for compliance with the Uniform Building Code and the City's Geotechnical Consultant Furthermore, improvements to the subject property shall be required for the proposed lot split as it relates to utilities and drainage. The dedications of rights-of-way, easements, and the construction of off-site or on-site improvements shall be approved by the City with the final map. Section 6: The design of the subdivision or the type or improvements will not be in conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision in that the proposed P.C. Resolution No 2000-42 Page 2 of 3 lots will be served off a public street right-of-way, Via Campesina, which maintains egress and ingress to the surrounding neighborhood Section 7: Any interested person may appeal this decision or any portion of this decision to the City Council. Pursuant to Section 17.02.040 (C)(1)(j) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in writing, and with the appropriate appeal fee, no later than fifteen (15) days following the date of the Planning Commission's final action Section 8: For the foregoing reasons, and based on the information and findings included in the Staff Report, Minutes, and other records of proceedings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves, with conditions, Tentative Parcel Map No. 25896, thereby approving the subdivision of an existing 65,699 square foot lot into two lots, subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of November, 2000, by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Lyon, Commissioners Vannorsdall, Mueller, Paulson, and Cartwright NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Vice -Chairman Clark and Commissioner Long C Jof I Rojfis, AICP DictoVof PlannincJ, B ilding andde Enforcement; and, Secretary to the Planning Commission �,aj_fm� - Frank Lyon�/' Chairman P.C. Resolution No. 2000- 42 Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT "Apt CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 25896 Within ninety (90) days of this approval, the applicant and/or property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have read, understand and agree to all conditions of approval contained in this approval. Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days following the date of this approval shall render this approval null and void. 2. The landowner shall comply with all the recommendations and requirements of the Division of Building and Safety and the City's Geotechnical Consultant. 3. The applicant shall supply the City with one mylar and copies of the map after the final map has been filed with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. 4. This approval expires twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval of the parcel map by the Planning Commission, unless extended per Section 66452.6 of the Subdivision Map Act and Section 16.16.040 of the Development Code. Any request for extension shall be submitted to the Planning Department in writing prior to the expiration of the map. 5 All lots shall comply with the lot criteria required by the Development Code for a RS -2 Zoning District, including the 20,000 square foot minimum lot area. Lot 1 will be 39,778 square feet and Lot 2 will be 25,921 square feet. 6. Development of the subject lots shall comply with the requirements of Title 17 of the City's Municipal Code. 7 Development shall comply with all requirements of the various municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services to the property. 8. According to Section 16.20.130 of the Development code and the Subdivision Map Act, at the time of making the survey for the final parcel map, the engineer or surveyor shall set sufficient durable monuments to conform with the standards of the Subdivision Map Act. Prior to recording • 0 the final map, the exterior boundary of land being subdivided shall be adequately monumented with no less than a two (2) inch iron pipe, at least eighteen (18) inches long, set in dirt and filled with concrete at each boundary corner The parcel lot corners shall be monumented with no less than one-half inch iron pipe for the interior monuments Spikes and washers maybe set in asphalt pavement and lead and tacks may be set in concrete pavement or improvements in lieu of pipes All monuments shall be permanently marked or tagged with the registration or license number of the engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the survey was made 9 The proposed lots shall be connected to the existing sewer line under Via Campesina in the City of Palos Verdes Estates and all the necessary review and approvals from, the City of Palos Verdes Estates shall be obtained prior to connection Any necessary easements shall be shown on the final map and dedicated thereon to the appropriate agency 10 A sewer improvement plan shall be prepared as required by the Director of Public Works and the County of Los Angeles 11 A sewer connection fee shall be Los Angeles County prior to the sewer line paid to the County Sanitation Districts of issuance of a permit to connect to the 12 Any street right-of-way improvements to Via Campesina shall require review and approvals from the City of Palos Verdes Estates, 13 All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities which shall include fire hydrants of the size, type and location as determined by the L.A. County Fire Department. The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows required for a land division Domestic flow requirements shall be determined by the L.A. County Fire Department. 14 Addresses for the proposed lots shall be assigned by the City prior to issuance of any building permit for the subject parcels 15 The property owner shall be responsible for repair to any public streets which may be damaged during development of the subject parcels. 16 Easements shall not be granted within easements dedicated or offered for dedication to the City until after the final map is filed and recorded with the County Recorder No easement shall be accepted after recording of the final map that in any way conflicts with a prior easement dedicated to the City, or any public utility All existing easements shall remain in full force Resolution No 2000-42 Conditions of Approval Exhibit "A" Page 2 of 3 r r i . and effect unless expressly released by the holder of the easement, and shall be shown on the final map. 17 All utilities to and on the subject lots shall be provided underground, including cable television, telephone, electrical, gas and water All necessary permits shall be obtained for their installation. Cable television shall connect to the nearest trunk line at the property owner's expense Prior to Submittal of the Final Map 18. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for examination, the applicant shall obtain clearance from all affected departments and divisions, including a clearance from the City Engineer for the following Mems mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of certificates and signatures Prior to Approval of the Final Map 19. All existing public or private utility easements shall be shown on the final parcel map, all shall remain in full force and effect 20. Prior to approval of the final map, parkland dedication fees, pursuant to Section 16.20.100 of the Development Code, shall be paid to the City 21 The final map is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. A trust deposit shall be established with the City to cover any further costs 22. Future development of the subject parcels shall be subject to review by the City's Geotechnical Consultant 23 The proposed parcel map shall adhere to all the applicable dedications and improvements required per Section 16.20 of the Development Code. Resolution No. 2000-42 Conditions of Approval Exhibit "A" Page 3of3